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Pennsylvania Insurance Department Blocked Over $64 Million Of Personal Auto Premium Increases Last Year

February 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) announced February 15 that the Department blocked $64.3 million of personal auto premium increases from being implemented in Pennsylvania through its rate review processes in 2023. According to the department, it has received a large volume of requests for rate increases in recent years, which the Department attributes largely to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Department, Pennsylvania, Premiums

Nate Thomsen Named Integrations & Support Manager at Car ADAS Solutions

February 21, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car ADAS Solutions announced that Nate Thomsen joined the company as manager of integrations and support. In his new role, Thomsen will help open new calibration centers and support licensees to ensure their success. This includes providing facility certification, on-site technician development, an overview of shop set-up, and sharing calibration knowledge through body shop visits. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car ADAS Solutions, People

ASA Opposes Oklahoma Auto Repair Price Cap Bill

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association calls on automotive and collision repair industry to ask their legislators to oppose bill that sets a range of maximum fees and labor charges. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is calling on the Oklahoma Legislature to oppose Senate Bill (SB) 1853. The association says the legislation, introduced February 6, would make it harder for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Oklahoma

Classic Collision Acquires Three Repair Centers in Southeast Florida

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of three collision repair facilities in Florida including Empire Auto Body in Pompano Beach, Factory Certified Collision in Oakland Park, and Southeast Collision Center in Boca Raton.  “Our company vision was to help people get back to their routine and lives with ease of mind, and I know the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida

Wren’s Collision Centers Opens 14th Location

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wren’s Collision Centers announced the grand opening of its 14th location in the historic district of Roswell, Ga. The new facility, situated at 89 Oak Street, marks a significant milestone for the company as it extends its footprint into a vibrant and culturally rich community. Owner, James Wren expressed his excitement about this expansion, stating, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Georgia, Openings, Wren's Collision Group

AkzoNobel Announces Automotive & Specialty Coatings Leadership Changes

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) today announced that John Griffin, Regional Director Americas Automotive & Specialty Coatings has assumed responsibility for AkzoNobel’s Global Film business in addition to his current responsibilities.  The company has also made some adjustments to the U.S. Vehicle Refinishes Sales organizational structure and effective immediately. Dan Carranza is promoted to Sales Director, Vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, People

AirPro Approved by BMW North America for its Collision Repair Network

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced its was selected by BMW North America as an approved provider of its Integrated Services Technical Application (ISTA) software to the BMW Collision Repair Network. “We are proud to partner with BMW and assist their certified collision repair facilities while utilizing the factory ISTA software,” stated Josh McFarlin President and COO at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Approvals, BMW, OEM Certification

Fenix Parts Acquires Pacific Rim Auto Parts

February 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts announced it has completed its acquisition of the assets of Pacific Rim Auto Parts in Ft. Worth, Texas. Pacific is a specialty automotive recycler focused on ecommerce part listing and sales. Bill Stevens, CEO of Fenix Parts, said, “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Pacific and welcome the talented team to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fenix Parts, Texas

AAA Research Shows Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking Isn’t Foolproof

February 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Recent AAA research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) with rear cross traffic mitigation. Reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems have been shown to significantly reduce rear-end collisions. Reverse AEB with rear cross traffic mitigation systems are designed to mitigate or prevent collisions with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, AEB, Crash Avoidance

Techs Rock Awards Finalists Named as Public Vote Opens to Decide Grand Prize Winners

February 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation has named the Finalists in its Techs Rock Awards and opened the public People’s Choice Grand Prize Vote. One Future Technician and one Working Technician Finalist, as chosen by the public vote, will be named Grand Prize Winners. Voting is open now online through February 28. TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards recognizes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: TechForce Foundation

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